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|42
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|Licensed in FL, NY| verified

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21
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|13
yrs experience
|Licensed in CT, NJ| verified

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Lesley O’Connor is a corporate attorney who primarily specializes in commercial transactions and litigation. She has three years of experience and is licensed to practice law in Texas. Lesley received her Juris Doctor in law from the University of Houston. Some of her most recent corporate clients include the Icon Bank Texas and The O’Gara Group. She has been a senior associate attorney at O’Connor And Craig since August 2013.

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Karén is an intellectual property attorney with a passion for technology and innovation. He has worked in the IT field as well as the United States Patent and Trademark Office specializing in electronic and mechanical devices in areas including clothing designs, toys, musical instruments, and computer software. Karén has helped clients overcome their business hurdles.

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15
yrs experience
|Licensed in TX|

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